The dynamic of the US-Indonesia defence relations: the 'IMET ban' period/

INKIRIWANG Frega Wenas

The dynamic of the US-Indonesia defence relations: the 'IMET ban' period/ Frega Wenas Inkiriwang - 2020

During the 'IMET Ban' period, access to U.S. professional military education was significantly reduced. The ban fully restricted Indonesian military's development since the country relied on the American military's doctrines and tactics. The ban further disrupted the U.S.-Indonesia defence relations. Therefore, through desk research, this article uses process tracing approach to qualitatively examine the dynamic of the US-Indonesia defence relations during the 'IMET Ban' period. The lessons learned during this period in the article are important to help the current Trump and Widodo administrations navigate their bilateral defence relations.


INDONESIA -- MILITARY
UNITED STATES -- DEFENCE RELATIONS
IMET